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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,275.92, 226,700.73 and 88,824.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,275.92, 226,700.73 and 88,824.42 is: 122,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,275.92 : 226,700.73 = 88,824.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,275.92/226,700.73 = 88,824.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,275.92x = 226,700.73 × 88,824.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,275.92x = 20,136,560,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,136,560,855.83/164,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,577.68

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